The following article is reprinted with permission from i95Ballerz.com.

October 19, 2009 - Sometimes good people are lost early, individuals that leave a mark on Earth while here. Ted Cook, who passed about two years ago was just such a person. In a manner befitting both his passions, golf and helping people, Cook's life will be celebrated Thursday, October 22nd.

"Ted was an avid golfer and philanthropist" said his widow, Jan Cook when asked to share the impetus for the 2nd Annual Ted Cook Memorial Golf Tournament, Luncheon and VIP Reception.